Module 3 - Content

Understanding of a new forms of social connectivity in which instant and ubiquitous communication and timely online events flourish among different community groups in society.
Discussion about the emergence of online reputation systems for increasing the public awareness of social practices surrounding trust in the cooperation which involves the use of mobile technologies

Mobile social networking

Mobile social networking is social networking where individuals with similar interests converse and connect with one another through their mobile phone and/or tablet. Mobile social network occurs in virtual community.
A virtual community is a social network of individuals who interact through specific social media, potentially crossing geographical and political boundaries in order to pursue mutual interests or goals. Some of the most pervasive virtual communities are online communities operating under social networking services.
A current trend for social networking websites, such as Facebook, WhatsApp is to create apps to give their users instant and real - time access from their devices

Challenges and opportunities when using social media in the classroom

Challenges:
  • Social media can be used inappropriately, and content may be inappropriate
  • Privacy/ethical issues
  • Student may not be tech savvy
  • Too many choices (of tools)
  • Without WIFI (either because or permissions from parent, or lack of connectivity) social media would be difficult to use
  • Sometimes the software or device doesn’t connect properly, or doesn’t work
Opportunities
  • Social media provides a new learning tool
  • Social media tools can be engaging for the audience, and may increase participation
  • An opportunity to meet students where they are already, and perhaps where they are most comfortable
  • Global access
  • An authentic way to invite guests into the classroom
  • Can be used to solve problems in real time
  • Shy students can have a voice
  • Writing to a broad audience can improve written communication skills


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